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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1953
Page
1
President Churchill sails toward the Atlantic as plans for a major three power meeting unfold. Meanwhile President Truman aims to secure France’s ratification of the European Army pact at an upcoming conference to address global issues.
Churchill lands at Tucker's Town Bermuda for a three power conference with Eisenhower and Laniel. Security tight as troops and barbed wire fortify the Mid Ocean Club headquarters for talks on European defense and Franco American accord amid forecasted gales and stormy seas.
Washington A Power Commission hearing on a rate increase by United Natural Gas Co of Oil City Pennsylvania resumed today. Examiner Joseph Zyverdiine revised the session to allow lawyers to simplify issues. The company seeks a 1,749,000 year rise to start April 10. Affected customers include Andover Gas Co Chi iroquois Gas Co New York Meter Gas Light and Files Co Pennsylvania Gas Co and Union Heat and Light Co all in Pennsylvania.
Fittsburgh report states the American Bantam Car Co. of Butler, Pennsylvania has accepted a settlement of 310000 dollars to resolve claims against the Monroes Auto Equipment Co. of Monroe, Michigan.
President Eisenhower reiterated confidence in Attorney General Brownell amid Democratic charges of laxity. He said the Justice Department would pursue corruption, and promised full disclosure on the Denver case where US District Judge Vigil was dismissed after a jury tampering probe led by Vigil.
Weather data from Corry district shows only 2.4 percent of an inch of precipitation for November, with four light snow events totaling 11 inches that melted within 24 to 48 hours. Except for a damaging windstorm on November 22, the month followed a dry pattern.
Moscow radio charges U.S. Secretary of State Dulles with falsehoods after he described Latvia Lithuania and Estonia as Soviet “satellites.” Leontyev claims the three republics joined the USSR by free will of their peoples and condemns the UN charter as violated. In a separate brief, store clerks return to work in Pittsburgh after crossing picket lines, and a coal mine tragedy in New Kensington, Pa, reports a fatal slate fall at Logan’s Ferry.
Two New York industrialists, Margolis and Strauss, bought up to 90,000 shares of Aero Supply Mfg. Co at prices up to 25 per share. They offered to purchase 50,000 shares at no more than 7.5 per share, with Strauss saying purchases varied up to 25. They claimed no intent to gain control and described the issue as intangible. Margolis and Strauss hold diverse interests including real estate, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, and other ventures. The offer to all stockholders expired yesterday.
Gail Davis 26 of Corry was questioned by Warren Police Chief Michael Evan over a Warren burglary three weeks ago. A coat theft tied to Davis surfaced with a cloth match. Davis denies involvement. He was moved from the local lockup to Erie County jail after five charges including larceny burglary and assault.
Harrisburg reports organized church groups in Pennsylvania plan an early push to mobilize members for the 1854 gubernatorial election. Representatives from several organizations met to coordinate a stepped up campaign to encourage turnout in the voting.
A southbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight derailed near Clymer injuring no crew. Eighteen cars left twisted or piled, with fifteen loaded with merchandise including Christmas trees. Cause undetermined as crews planned detours to Corry and Erie once track cleared.
Tehran reports Iran and Britain plan to resume normal relations after 13 months of rupture. Fazollah Zahedi and senior Iranians approved the move in a three hour meeting, with an official announcement expected Thursday or Friday. The shift may reopen talks over the Anglo Iranian Oil Co. dispute and wind down Mossadegh era tensions.
Hunters record multiple deer and antlered buck sightings as the season reaches its midpoint. Notable catches include 8 pt 180 lb and 7 pt 150 lb entries from multiple hunters. reports mention Chapman Dam and Warick visitors among the listings. Heavy rains on Samay Island cause two deaths and widespread damage amounting to at least 500000.
The two biggest can producers, American Can and Continental Can, face shutdowns as a nationwide walkout impacts 60,000 workers in 68 plants. Labor unions AFI and IAM report about 42 presidents and 33,000 workers in 14 states, with Portland plants among those targeted. Federal mediators report no rapid progress as talks continue in Pittsburgh and other sites.
The Game Commission fears a record hunting death toll as a 73 day deer season enters its third day with gunfire and accidents killing or injuring hunters. James Daniel Space, 77, was shot by a grandson after a firearm discharged during a hunting trip in Clarion County. Clayton O Werley Sr., 64, was wounded in Potter County. A Pittsburgh woman, Billie Wellman, 48, died in a route accident in Moon Township, with her husband Peter severely injured.
At the United Nations the non Communist delegates favored postponing debate on Korea while pursuing a peace conference. Only the Soviet bloc pressed for immediate discussion amid atrocity accusations, as the assembly eyed a December 6 adjournment and the United States prepared to present charges of mass killings in Korea.
Cairo Revolutionary Court sentenced ex-Prince Abbas Halim to 15 years imprisonment with suspended sentence for treason and conspiracy with foreign powers to harm the state. Halim, 60, a relative of King Farouk, was among about two dozen detainees during the post regime crackdown. release depends on Revolutionary Council approval.
About 500 area depositors of the former Grange National Bank of Spartansburg collected final dividend checks during a two day trustees sale at the Winans Building. Most funds were claimed. totals reached 97 percent recovery with checks up to over 4000 dollars. Trustees D W Kinney and H G Lindstrom and attorney Fréderic Antoun oversaw the distribution for residents of Spartansburg, Carty, Union City and nearby locales.
In Panmunjom Allied talks see South Koreans choosing communism. POWs influence first group selections. Reds push propaganda while Allies discard most Red peace terms after one day. Negotiations continue with questions over Russian role and a potential third party.
Engravers vote 29 to 47 to end walkout? no. Major New York papers closed by strike amid government limits on issues. City hit Christmas season with newspaper shortage and sagging department-store sales. North Pole Post Office approved with rural route near Lake Placid and White Plains.
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